The Program

Technological advantage is fundamental to U.S. national security. To
keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and defense needs, it is
crucial that strong links be developed between the national security
community and young, emerging leaders of science and technology,
especially in those fields that have not traditionally been associated
with defense. The Defense Science Study Group seeks to convey to
members an understanding of the technical dimensions of national
security issues and an appreciation for the people and operations
involved.

The DSSG selects young professors from many of the nation's top
universities, as well as non-university affiliated men and women, all of
whom have been nominated by senior academic officials; DSSG alumni,
mentors, and advisors; and other officials from various government
agencies to take part in DSSG. Over the course of the two-year program,
those invited to participate focus on defense policy, related research
and development, and the systems, missions, and operations of the armed
forces.